I didn't want to spend money on that, so I just used Selenium to simulate what a real user may do.
This whole code is just a big bodge. I just control the web browser with the script, and instruct it to type into the search input coordinates, and scrap the page to retrieve the times.
If you'd like a better way to do this with an API, reach to me in DMs, I'd be happy to help
Unfortunately, I think my code won't help you that much. As I dont have access to any maps API, I basically just used Selenium to simulate inputs as a real user would do. This is time consuming because the whole page has to render, for nothing.
If you don't mind spending a few bucks on a Google Developer account, you may have an easier time achieving your goal using their API.
This was done using Python. The algorithm works by asking Google Maps what is the fastest route using public transports from any point to Notre-Dame, on 02/20/2023 at 4PM.
Changes from a subway line to another are allowed, as well as walking or taking the bus.
EDIT : Also, Notre-Dame as been chosen because it is roughtly at the center of Paris, and the starting point of all distance measurements in France
[OC] Time to reach Notre-Dame from any location in Paris, using public transports
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I didn't want to spend money on that, so I just used Selenium to simulate what a real user may do.
This whole code is just a big bodge. I just control the web browser with the script, and instruct it to type into the search input coordinates, and scrap the page to retrieve the times.
If you'd like a better way to do this with an API, reach to me in DMs, I'd be happy to help